Principal Engineer - Energy Advisory

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Principal Engineer- Power Plant

Role Summary

To provide technical support to the Middle East E&G-Advisory business in the field of Power Generation; mainly, CCGT and OCGT technologies.  Combined Cycle Power Plant, Open Cycle power plant direct experience is a must.

The range of activities includes:

1. Feasibility / FEED Studies for Power projects
2. Benchmarking, cost analysis, contracts review
3. Engineering Disciplines coordination during the project execution
4. Preparation of functional specifications, datasheets, Formsheet preparations and basic concept drawings for Power plant projects.
5. Technical evaluation of tenders, vendor offers, bids. Preparation and closure of clarifications  and report preparation
6. Review of Engineering Drawings and Documents.
7. General technical support to Utility Companies, Plant Owners, Project Developer Companies, Banks & Governments pre/post financial close for new build plants as well as existing operational plant.
8. Leading team to successfully deliver projects such as Owner’s Engineer, Feasibilities, Transaction Advisory etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate team resources and tasks.
• Technical support to the Pre-Contract and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of power and desalination plants and associated equipment.
• Undersytanding of detail design of power and water projects and use of the associated performance modelling software packages.
• Technical evaluation of tender submissions and report preparation.
• Preparation of basic and detail technical specifications and design drawings.
• Review of layout drawings; plan and cross-sectional views.
• Review of design and performance calculations and drawings of Contractors/subcontractors/ vendors.
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings.
• Reporting and monitoring of site progress to Project manager / client.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for any equipment manufactured in India and Abroad.
• Preparation of Due Diligence report and Operation reports.
• Review of method statement/ test procedures submitted by contractors for power and desalination plants site activities.
• Review and preparation of monthly and quarterly construction progress reports.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practice
• Day to day interaction with Client
• Responsible for managing deliverables after quality check
• Invoicing and contracts understanding

Key Competencies / Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Design office experience working on power and water projects (>15 years).
• Experience of Thermodynamic Power Plant Cycle Analysis. Experience of power plant systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of water plant portion in the power plants.
• Experience in selection of mechanical / BOP equipment.
• Design review of  power plants (process, mechanical and BOP).
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision to achieve tight deadlines.
• Validation of specific calculation procedures.
• Willing to travel overseas for project meetings.
• Familiarity with relevant international standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills
• Excellent report and email writing skills.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of GT PRO, Thermodynamic Modelling  is an advantage
• Knowledge of IWP/IWPP contracts is an advantage
• Knowledge of cost of power and desalination plants/equipment is an advantage

Qualifications

• The candidate should be minimum a graduate mechanical engineer with minimum 12-14 years of relevant experience
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office